LONDON, ENGLAND – A tragic incident unfolded in Forest Hill, London, as the body of 32-year-old Tia Simmonds was discovered in the attic of her home on January 3. The grim discovery has led to her husband, Shane Simmonds, being charged with her murder. In addition to the murder charge, Shane Simmonds is also facing two counts of rape against a teenage girl.
The court proceedings revealed that Tia Simmonds’ body was found covered in clothing and bedding in their Parbury Road property. It is reported that a knife was also found in the attic’s en-suite bathroom area. Shane Simmonds was subsequently arrested on the same day after voluntarily attending a police station. He appeared via prison videolink in court and has been remanded in custody by Judge Sarah Whitehouse KC.
The prosecutor, Julia Faure Walker, testified that police officers found Mrs. Simmonds ‘lying face down on her front’ in the converted loft of their home. The defendant has been instructed to appear in court again on March 25 to enter his pleas, and a provisional trial date has been set for October 14.
The tragic death of Tia Simmonds has shocked the community and the legal proceedings around the case are ongoing. The alleged murder has brought attention to issues of domestic violence and has prompted conversations about the safety of individuals in their own homes. As the proceedings continue, the community awaits further information on the case.